According to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale, New York landed Pirates closer David Bednar by packaging together three virtually unheralded prospects: catcher Rafael Flores, catcher Edgleen Perez, and center fielder Brian Sanchez. None of them cracked the Yankees’ upper-tier rankings. One wasn’t even drafted.

With the Yankees needing help in the bullpen, the team will get David Bednar in a trade with the Pirates before the 2025 deadline.

The New York Yankees made a decisive move by acquiring All-Star closer David Bednar from the Pittsburgh Pirates. The addition addresses a clear weakness in the Yankees' bullpen, which has struggled to shut down games consistently this season.